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Jurgen Klopp unable to explain Liverpool lethargy in Saints loss

Nathan Redmond celebrates scoring the opener. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he was at a loss to explain his side's lacklustre performance during a 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Southampton, who created the majority of clear-cut chances, will take a slender advantage to Anfield courtesy of Nathan Redmond's 20th-minute strike but the outcome could have been a lot worse for Liverpool at St Mary's.

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